Facility Use
The use of athletic facilities, such as the gym, weight room, and playing fields must
comply with posted policies. Priority is always given to scheduled classes, intercollegiate
athletics, and intramural sports. Students or organizations wishing to schedule the use
of facilities should consult the Administrative Services Office at Alliance, Scottsbluff,
or Sidney.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
It is the policy of Western Nebraska Community College to comply with the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 as amended by the Higher
Education Amendments of 1998 (34 CFR Part 99). A copy of this law is on file in the
Student Services Office. The law provides three fundamental rights to students who
attend postsecondary institutions:
• Right to inspect and review education records
• Right to request amendment of education records
• Right to limit disclosure of “personally identifiable information” contained in
education records
Additionally, the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education:
Family Policy and Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
4000 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-4605
In compliance with FERPA, the following items are considered directory information:
• Student’s name
• Address
• Telephone listing
• Electronic mail address
• Date and place of birth
• Major field of study
• Enrollment status (
e.g., undergraduate or graduate; full-time or part-time
)
• Grade level
• Dates of attendance
• Degrees, honors, and awards
• Most recent previous educational agency attended or institution attended
participation in officially recognized activities and sports
• Weight and height of members of athletic teams
In the event a student does not want the directory information released, he/she must
submit, in writing, the specific information to be withheld to the Student Services
Office. This must be done each semester that the exclusion is to apply.
The FERPA revisions of 1998 permit schools to notify parents of students who are under
the age of 21 if such student has been found responsible for violating institutional
policies regarding alcohol and other drugs.
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